4 chapters across the catalog
Live listener statistics from the "Troll Room" are shared, showing above-average engagement for a Thursday show. Listeners are encouraged to join NoAgendaSocial.com, a federated Mastodon instance, as an alternative to mainstream platforms like Twitter where shadowbanning is a concern.
The hosts discuss why their tweets are not appearing in followers' feeds, speculating that the Twitter algorithm may be flagging their accounts as bots. Adam Curry notes that his use of the API to post show art and his lack of a "blue checkmark" may be contributing to his low visibility. They encourage users to move to No Agenda Social to avoid algorithmic manipulation.
The episode concludes with a final reminder to avoid the word "binge" and a sign-off from hosts Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak. The broadcast ends with a series of musical jingles and clips referencing collusion, QAnon, and the "best podcast in the universe."
Dr. Eugene Gu, Twitter Shadowbanning and Tide Pod Challenge
Dr. Eugene Gu, a medical resident and activist, is suing President Trump for blocking him on Twitter. The hosts discuss "shadowbanning" and how to check if a user has been restricted. The segment also covers the "Tide Pod Challenge," a dangerous internet fad where teenagers bite into laundry detergent pods, leading to a 20% increase in calls to poison control centers.
